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Warning issued after elderly farmer killed by ‘flighty’ cow during loading

Authorities issued a finding that a Scottish farmer's death could have been avoided.

NEWS 12 September 2026

Warning issued after elderly farmer killed by ‘flighty’ cow during loading

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Women farmers get hands-on training at safety event in Leitrim

Women farmers get hands-on training at safety event in Leitrim

NEWS 8 September 2026

Farm Safety Live returns to Tullamore Show

Farm Safety Live returns to Tullamore Show

NEWS 4 August 2026

Editorial: attitude to risk must change if progress is to be made on farm safety

Editorial: attitude to risk must change if progress is to be made on farm safety

Editorial: attitude to risk must change if progress is to be made on farm safety

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Farming accounts for 40% of workplace fatalities, ministers warn

Farming accounts for 40% of workplace fatalities, ministers warn

Farming accounts for 40% of workplace fatalities, ministers warn

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

Fianna Fáil's agriculture spokesperson Peter 'Chap' Cleere wants farmers to keep their personal safety and that of all others who come onto their farms in the front of their minds this and every week.

OPINION 1 April 2026

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

The annual Embrace Farm Ecumenical Remembrance Service took place in Abbeyleix last Sunday.

EDITORIAL 1 April 2026

Farm contractors donate €1,000 to Embrace FARM

Farm contractors donate €1,000 to Embrace FARM

The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) was ‘delighted’ to attend and support Embrace FARM’s ecumenical remembrance service, writes Katie McGovern.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Roadkill and stag parties feature in lively deer debate

Roadkill and stag parties feature in lively deer debate

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture took a deep dive into deer management and discovered how little is known about the number of wild deer in the country.

NEWS 1 April 2026

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

National Tractor Safety Week highlights simple checks that can save lives on Irish farms.

NEWS 1 April 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Ticket now required for users of farm telehandlers

Ticket now required for users of farm telehandlers

The most recent Code of Practice issued by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) requires users of telescopic loaders on Irish farms to undertake training and hold a valid training certificate.

NEWS 1 April 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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